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  • Inside Scoop: Market After Dark July 25, the National Sports Collectors Convention in Rosemont July 29-Aug. 2, Concerts in the Park and Jazzin’ at the Shedd

  • Inside Scoop: Family-friendly events this July & August from the Park Ridge Park District

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  • General Features
    By Trent Modglin
    November 19, 2024
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    Food frenzy: We ordered some of the area’s exciting new dishes and classic menu staples — just to make your stomach growl

    Photo: Café Touché By Trent Modglin Brennan’s New Orleans eggs at Café Touché This French bistro is one of the best spots for brunch anywhere around. Bar none. And one of our favorite mainstay dishes on the weekend menu is Brennan’s New Orleans eggs. Why? Well, let us count the ways. In short, it’s poached ...
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  • Good Eats
    By Trent Modglin
    October 7, 2024
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    Good eats at Don Juan’s Cantina: Thanks to a family-friendly vibe, authentic Mexican food and margaritas, and generations of loyal customers, this former Edison Park staple has definitely found a home in Park Ridge

    Don Juan’s Cantina 650 N. Northwest Highway in Park Ridge DJsCantina.com
 (847) 430-3535 History in short Maria Concannon, who opened Don Juan’s in Edison Park back in 1982, was a visionary of sorts, widely credited for bringing authentic Mexican food to the area. “She’s educated so many people about Mexican food and culture,” co-owner Jake ...
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  • General Features
    By Trent Modglin
    October 2, 2024
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    Did you know: Beautifully New Med Spa adds online store, Home Comfort’s seasonal deals, Tavern on the Point’s $15 lunch special, MPowered Orthodontics’ free consultations and more

    Some helpful info you may not have realized about a handful of local businesses Beautifully New Med Spa launched a new online store At Beautifully New, their medical-grade skincare assortment is uniquely curated to address the specific skincare goals of each patient. And in September, they brought this impressive assortment online, offering patients free shipping ...
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  • General Features
    By Trent Modglin
    July 7, 2024
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    Light bites for patio season: We researched several local dishes that are ideal for outdoor dining this summer

    Howard Street Inn 6700 W. Howard Street in Niles
 HowardStreetInn.com To say the team at this lively sports-themed bar and restaurant has the experience to handle a busy summer crowd would be an understatement. Ken Hoffman, owner for 22 years, and partner Jeremy Naselli run this finely-tuned operation with managers Beckie Ebert and Kailey Kierys, ...
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  • Recommendations
    By Trent Modglin
    May 5, 2024
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    Local recommendations include A Windy City Garages and Doors, Beautifully New Med Spa, Café Touché, Anthony Valentino Salon, Gene & Georgetti, Bead World and more

    A Windy City Garages and Doors are the best contractors ever! The project: tear down of an existing two-car garage and replace it with a new slab and a larger, nicer two-car garage with connecting art studio. Vince and Joe were amazing to work with. The garage/studio was on time, high quality to the last ...
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  • General Features
    By Trent Modglin
    April 10, 2024
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    Sweet tooth satisfaction: We went on the hunt for some of the most popular desserts in the area, and loved every minute of it

    By Trent Modglin Tavern on the Point’s chocolate chip bread pudding and creme brûlée 6724 N. Northwest Highway in Edison Park TavernOnThePoint.com The difference in this Edison Park favorite’s version of bread pudding, according to sous chef Teresa Castillo, is that the brioche bun is soft and airy — thanks to a base of heavy ...
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  • Around Town
    By Trent Modglin
    March 7, 2024
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    Inside Scoop: Park Ridge Restaurant Week runs through March 10, Rita’s offers free Italian ice March 19, Fat Rosie’s opening in Rosemont, lunch special at Tavern on the Point and more

    Pennyville Station Park Ridge Restaurant Week celebrates the city’s thriving food scene March 1-10 Park Ridge Restaurant Week is underway! As the creation of Mayor Marty Maloney and the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce, Park Ridge Restaurant Week runs March 1-10 and includes specialty prix-fixe menus and specials at nearly 20 participating restaurants, including Harp ...
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  • General Features
    By Trent Modglin
    August 4, 2023
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    Soak up the last of summer: Patio season isn’t done yet. Check out some of our favorite local spots to grab a bite and a drink outdoors while you still can

    Howard Street Inn 
6700 W. Howard in Niles HowardStreetInn.com
 This popular local favorite sits on the edge of the beautiful Tam O’Shanter Golf Course in Niles and offers a sun-soaked, wrap-around patio ideal for happy hour, catching the game, a post-golf bucket of beers or dinner with the family at sunset. The Howard Street Inn ...
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Big sale happening this weekend at @shop2sisters Big sale happening this weekend at @shop2sisters
Foodie spotlight dish of the week: The carne asada Foodie spotlight dish of the week: The carne asada à la tampiqueña con un chile relleno from @donjuanscantina 

After four decades in business, rest assured they know a thing or two about delicious skirt steak. And to sweeten up your week, it just so happens Wednesday is half-price wine night and Thursday is half-off margarita pitchers.
In case you haven't taken advantage of the weekly In case you haven't taken advantage of the weekly specials at @tavernpointchi in Edison Park, consider yourself missing out. It's still prime rooftop season, too. Perfect for events, groups or date night.
From our summer issue... First-timer’s club: Step From our summer issue...

First-timer’s club: Stepping out of your normal comfort zone and into your first session at @kickhouse_parkridge 

“This experience pushed me to try something new and make a few friends, all while getting a good workout in. You can’t beat that combination.”

Read the spotlight at TheRealParkRidge.com
Local dish of the week: The shrimp po boy, new swe Local dish of the week: The shrimp po boy, new sweet corn pasta salad, and a lime pilsner from @uneannee in Niles. And did we mention how fantastic the patio is on a night like tonight?
From the Park Ridge Insider section of our summer From the Park Ridge Insider section of our summer issue: "The chicken noodle soup at @shemroonkababhouse  is a must try, as well as the hummus and the chicken kababs. The beef kababs are a close second. The service is great, and everyone is always kind and welcoming. We are always recommending it to our friends to try out, and our family is constantly requesting it for dinner."

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Park Ridge Insiders Kelly and Tadgie Scannell on g Park Ridge Insiders Kelly and Tadgie Scannell on great recent meals at @shemroonkababhouse and @nonnasilvias … getting pampered at @renatasorganics … Saturday mornings at the @parkridgefarmersmarket … shopping at @shop2sisters … escaping to Lake Geneva and @mars_resort and being anxious to try out the new @maripari.us in town 

Read the spotlight from our summer issue now at TheRealParkRidge.com
Get ready for the last Park Ridge Market after Dar Get ready for the last Park Ridge Market after Dark of the summer this Saturday, Aug. 22. Make plans to join the @parkridgechamber for a great night of sampling from breweries, wineries and distilleries, browsing the work of local artisans, tasty bites from a variety of local food trucks, and great live music.
A weekday @pennyvillestation lunch reminder to kee A weekday @pennyvillestation lunch reminder to keep the summer vibes going as long as possible
Wondering what’s happening to the old @thalaivasin Wondering what’s happening to the old @thalaivasindiankitchen space on Main Street? During a recent lunch, we were filled in on the plans for Mandram, which means “a place where people gather.”

Operated by the owners of the popular Thalaiva’s, we’re told to expect an assortment of small sandwiches and kati rolls (a type Indian wrap with butter chicken or chicken tikka masala inside), as well as customized fresh juices blended in front of you and milkshakes made of dried fruit and nuts. 

Keep an eye out for the upcoming fall issue of The Real Park Ridge for more details about Mandram, opening in September.
A little drizzle isn’t spoiling the fun at the ann A little drizzle isn’t spoiling the fun at the annual @vinestbbq Competition today in Hodges Park. The food, drinks and music will be going until 10pm.
In case you haven't heard, the @parkridgeparks jus In case you haven't heard, the @parkridgeparks just announced that the long-awaited reopening of the Oakton Driving Range is happening on Wednesday, September 9! Can't wait.
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